Garlic-butter Burgers

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 large garlic clove, chopped
• 1 lemon, zest of, only
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 prepare grill for medium direct heat or preheat broiler.
• 2 in a small bowl, mash together the butter, parsley, garlic and lemon zest. form the mixture into a log, wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
• 3 in a large bowl, mix together the beef, salt and pepper. form into 4 patties about 1 inch thick; place on a rimmed baking sheet. cut a slit 1/2" deep into the side of each burger. cut the butter log into 8 slices; tuck 1 slice into the slit in each burger, pressing it deep into the burger. pinch the slits closed so the meat totally covers the butter.
• 4 grill or broil the burgers for 7 to 9 minutes for medium rare, turning once. top burgers with the remaining butter slices serve with desired condiments.